Air Force BMT Physical Fitness Test

Military.com|by Stew Smith

The Air Force's Basic Military Training Physical Fitness Test is a three-event physical performance test used to test your endurance. It is used to measure your physical strengths, abilities, and cardio-respiratory fitness. You are required to pass the Basic Military Training PFT to graduate boot camp and continue on to Advance Individual Training.

The three PFT events are one minute of push-ups, one minute of sit-ups, and a timed 1.5 mile run. The PFT is normally performed in workout gear and the run is completed in running shoes.

While at BMT you will perform physical conditioning five days a week with alternating days of muscular endurance exercises and aerobic running. Boot Camp will be much easier for you if you prepare in advance and are able to meet the following fitness level before you arrive at BMT. To graduate boot camp you must meet the minimum requirements for each event. The following chart shows physical fitness achievement levels as well as the minimum requirements for graduating Air Force Basic Military Training:

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